Casio CT-S1000V Casiotone Keyboard Black Set

Vocal Synthesis

With the Vocal Synthesis function the instrument produces the sung voice by combining lyrics and a chosen vocal timbre.

The CT-S1000V ships with 100 preset lyric lines so you can get started right away. You can also create and save your own lyrics in the companion app. There are 22 preset vocal character types, each with distinct properties. The generated vocal can be further edited by adjusting attributes such as age, gender, vibrato and much more. A range of additional settings are available to personalize your vocal, including parameters like attack times, modulation, effects, an arpeggiator and a retrigger function that produces rapid repetition while a key is held. With the Lyric Creator App you can enter your own lyrics, set detailed pronunciation for English and Japanese, and build sequences that can be chained into songs. You can even create your own “vocalist” — a completely new feature not possible with conventional sound engines. Two play modes are provided: Phrase Mode and Note Mode. Phrase Mode is recommended for experimenting and improvising when developing ideas: lyrics are sung in sequence at the set tempo for a very natural, intuitive playing experience. In Note Mode the lyrics advance syllable by syllable as you press the keys on the keyboard.

Effects

The CT-S1000V offers a range of built-in effects — from compressor and phaser to distortion and wah-wah.

For each of the four available effect chains you can choose from 100 DSP effects, and assign them to controllers to dynamically shape the sound. System effects such as reverb, chorus and delay are also available. Two independent effect chains can even be applied to two separate sounds. Even when layering two tones or using the keyboard split, you can apply separate effect chains to each sound. When using the auto-accompaniment, different effects can be applied to the lead (melody) and accompaniment sections.

Sound

The CT-S1000V’s built-in speakers are based on CASIO’s advanced Horizontal Bass Reflex system, delivering powerful low-end sound.

The innovative surround-sound function creates a particularly spacious impression. With the Volume-Sync EQ function you can perfectly shape the sound independently of the volume level — ensuring all frequency ranges remain clear even at low volume.

Sampling

The CT-S1000V can also sample sounds — for example from a smart device. Long samples can be used to play melodies, while short samples integrate perfectly into a drum set. Long samples can be up to ten seconds; drum-set samples can be up to three seconds. The sampled sounds can even be processed with DSP effects — a musical journey of discovery is guaranteed.

Connections

The CT-S1000V offers a variety of connection options for use with external devices.

The line-out jacks make it easy to connect to a PA system or other devices for live performance and recording sessions. The built-in speakers can be muted when needed. MIDI-compatible devices can be connected via the USB MIDI host port so the CT-S1000V can be used as a MIDI sound source or controller. The CT-S1000V can even function as a Bluetooth speaker when paired with your smartphone or tablet. In combination with Casio’s companion apps the instrument can be used for practice, muting melody or accompaniment tracks, changing pitch or tempo, or simply playing along.